Being in a web hosting business or digital agency means knowing the importance of choosing the right domain registrar partner, as it can make or break your scalability.
When looking for the right DNSimple alternative, domain resellers aim to get a bigger pool of TLDs, lower costs, and more reseller-focused infrastructure.
Openprovider is built for companies that want to scale.
With wholesale domain pricing, nearly 1,900+ TLDs, advanced automation tools, and reseller-first support, Openprovider provides a stronger foundation for growth.
In this article, we’ll compare DNSimple and Openprovider across pricing, TLD coverage, DNS management, API automation, SSL, and support, so you can see why hosting providers and agencies are making the switch.
This guide doesn’t aim to discredit the mentioned brands, but to offer an objective comparison based on publicly available data, customer feedback, and internal product testing as of September 2025.
DNSimple vs Openprovider – Quick comparison
| Feature | DNSimple | Openprovider |
| Pricing and payments | Plans with tiers mainly based on DNS records and queries. | Membership model with wholesale pricing at registry cost.Flexible payments and automated invoicing. |
| TLD coverage | Supports common gTLDs and limited ccTLDs. | Nearly 2,000 TLDs, including gTLDs, ccTLDs, and new extensions worldwide. |
| DNS management | Developer-friendly DNS tools, but advanced redundancy often requires external services. | Free DNS with every domain + Premium DNS (anycast, DDoS protection) for demanding customers. |
| Automation/API | API suited to basic provisioning; good for developers, less scalable for resellers. | API built for large-scale automation across domains, DNS, and SSL. Ready-made integrations (WHMCS, Blesta). |
| SSL control | Basic SSL provisioning. Limited scalability for resellers. | Wide SSL portfolio (DV, OV, EV, S/MIME, CodeSigning) with centralized control panel + API automation. |
| Support | Ticket-based support, documentation focused. Limited reseller-specific expertise. | Reseller-first support, migration help, priority tiers in membership plans, 20+ years of registrar expertise. |
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Pricing and payments
Cost control might be one of the biggest reasons resellers look beyond DNSimple.
The pricing model is very different compared to Openprovider’s, as it’s centered on the number of DNS records, zones and queries for an account.
For instance, their $29/month team plan includes:
- 1 user
- Additional $0.50 per hosted zone per month
- Additional $0.10 per million queries per zone per month
This might be a more targeted focus on the granularity of domain management, rather than tackling the whole spectrum of operations in domain reselling.
In fact, in Openprovider we first and foremost focus on:
- Core pricing – offering domains at wholesale pricing through a Membership plan
- Service discounts – on SSLs, Premium security products and integrable modules
- Reselling partnership – providing help to your sales with MDF, ready-made assets and personalized TLD promotions
Naturally, resellers will find a fully integrated and automatable way of managing their portfolio, with the chance to control every asset from one place and automate their operations at scale.
Finally, payments are flexible, with options for prepaid balances and automated invoicing inside the Reseller Control Panel.
TLD coverage
As client portfolios grow, coverage becomes a decisive factor.
DNSimple supports common gTLDs (about 500 types), which may suffice for smaller portfolios but creates barriers when customers demand local or niche extensions.
Openprovider connects resellers to one of the largest TLD portfolios in the industry, with nearly 2,000 extensions under management.
That includes classics like .com, .net, and .org, as well as a wide range of country codes and new gTLDs.
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Membership also unlocks access to exclusive promotions and rebates, making expansion even more cost-efficient: in other words, if domains are part of your product offering, we help you sell them profitably.
DNS management
DNSimple built its brand on simplifying DNS for developers, although simplicity should not become a limitation.
Openprovider provides free DNS hosting with every domain, backed by three nameservers for reliable performance.
For customers with higher demands, Premium DNS powered by Sectigo offers anycast routing, DDoS protection, and stronger resilience.
Automation and API
APIs are at the core of reseller success, and both DNSimple and Openprovider understand that. DNSimple offers an API that works well for domain provisioning but is primarily designed for developers and smaller setups.
Scaling beyond that often requires additional coding effort or manual intervention.
Openprovider’s API is built for automation at scale. It covers domain registrations, transfers, renewals, SSL certificates, and DNS, making it possible to manage entire portfolios programmatically.
For resellers who don’t want to code from scratch, integrations with platforms like WHMCS and Blesta are readily available.
Combined with the Reseller Control Panel, the API ensures smooth, automated workflows that save time and reduce ticket volume, while fewer renewals slip through the cracks.
SSL control
SSL certificates are a natural upsell for resellers, but the level of flexibility matters. DNSimple offers basic certificate provisioning, which works for individual websites but doesn’t scale well for resellers managing hundreds of customers.
Openprovider brings Premium SSLs directly into the same reseller ecosystem.
With access to a wide range of certificates, including DV, OV, EV, and specialty products like CodeSigning and S/MIME, resellers can deliver trusted security at wholesale pricing.
Support
When technical issues hit, support speed and quality determine how quickly resellers can recover. DNSimple offers documentation and ticket-based support but does not emphasize reseller-specific needs such as bulk transfers, migrations, or automation troubleshooting.
Openprovider takes a different approach, with a reseller-first support backed by 20 years in the domain industry and 24/7 email assistance.
Customers benefit from dedicated assistance via tickets and onboarding help for migrations, plus access to knowledge bases and best practices.
Membership plans also include priority support tiers, giving high-volume resellers extra assurance that issues will be solved quickly.
Why hosting companies switch to Openprovider
DNSimple helped many developers and smaller agencies get started, but for businesses ready to scale, the limitations are clear: fewer TLDs, higher per-domain costs, and limited reseller tooling.
Openprovider delivers the features and economics that web hosting companies and agencies need to grow in 2025: wholesale pricing, unmatched TLD coverage, robust automation, integrated SSL, and responsive reseller support. That’s why thousands of resellers worldwide trust Openprovider to power their domain and security services.
If you’re ready to scale your portfolio with fewer vendors and lower costs, start today with a free Openprovider account or explore our Membership plans to unlock registry pricing across domains and security products.
